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Ex chartis Thomas Venables de Kinderton per Sampsonem Erdeswick de Sonde in com. Staffod collectis about the yeare of Christ 1600.
i. William de Venables knight granted Hugh de Venables, clerk all his rights in the churches of Routhestorn, Ecclestona and Estburia, Announcement of seal. Witnessed by G. de Venables et R. et Michaelo fratribus N et G cappellanis Wilelmo de Monte Alto et Magistro Philippo de Cestria clerico R capellano et Waltero ecclesia Sancte Trinitatis praes-bitero Domino Nigello et Hugone filiis Andreae Husbanda ecclesia Sancti Johannis in Cestria canonicis Warino de Vernon, et R. fratre eius Siulf de Crokest et W Donne et multis aliis. Latin. See transcript – Printed Ormerod I F 429.
c.1188
Churches of Rothesterne
Eccleston
Estbury
2. Gilbert de Venables granted Osmand son of Gamelin de Eccleston that he and his heirs should be qutt of tac and tol and gersumna and he gave them 2 bovates – one in Eccleston and one in Stretton for 3s. annual rent and forinsec service to the king and the earl. Witnessed by Roger de Utkinton, Ralph de Brereton, William and Richard de Eton, Gilbert de Wetenhale, Orm’ de Dauenport, Mathew clerk and many others. Latin.
Eccleston
Stretton
3. W. de Venables granted to Richard de Daueport and Amablae his sister, half Merton and its appurtenances, namely the half which was given to his father Gilbert in free marriage with Margeria daughter of Walter, son of Walfric. Rendering 5 barbed arrows at Pentecost. Witnessed by Richard de Vernon, Gilbert de Venables, Michael his brother, Gilbert son of Nigel, Ralph de Brereton Ran’ de Arclei, Richard de Blaknall, Robert de la Mare, Wo Francis, Ralph chaplain, Geoffrey chaplain, Wo de Offelehe Augustino de Rednouere. Gilbert son of Robert de Hulme granted to his lord William de Venables, the land which Robert his father held in Hulme. Witnessed by Richard de Vernon Henry de Blakenhall, Michael de Venables, Richard de Dauenport, Ranulf de Hartford, Hamo de Homstreton, Ranulf de Ercled, Hugh Venables clerk, Hamo et Richard Rodeston. Michael de Venables Hamo de Venables sons of Hugh son of William de Merstona. Terms of deed omitted. Witnessed by Ralph de Van Rond and Alexander. Richard clerk, Randulf de Hartford, Alan de Tatton, William Poding Richard de Soundfort, William de la Mare, Robin de Van’Haur’ Albus, William clerk (appears to be grant from Michael to Hamo of the sons of Hugh and William). see 8.
Merton
7. Brienus son of Edricus Ovanna granted to William de Venables the land which Edricus his father had held of William de Venables in Kinderton. Witnessed by Hugh de Venables, William Mafor, Hugh de Calueleg, Vivian de Daueport, Ranulf de Herunt, William de Mara, John de Hustre, Simon de Lee
Kinderton
8. Richard de Venables granted all his rights in the sons of Hugh de Merston to Hamo de Venables and his heirs, for 5s. Witnessed by Henry de Brakenal, William de Masci, Tho. de Hashult, William de Mara. Ranulf de Hortford, John Huthust Ranulf Darlei Simon de Lee Richard Dune
9. William de Venables announced to his brother and lady Matilda de Venables that he had given to Henry de Letrei the manor of Wimingham as it was given to him in free marriage.
Manor of Wimingham
10. Between William de Venables and Henry de Latrei. Henry swore that if he ever sold or gaged the manor of Wimingham William and his heirs could recover it. Witnessed by Richard de Sonbach Robert de Leys etc.
11. Hugh de Bira and lady Matilda de Venables his wife, gave to Hamo de Venables all the land which Michael de Venables held of them. Witnessed by Wo de Venables Hugh, his brother, Ranulf de Harton, William de Wimingham, Henry de Blakenhale, Michael de Venables, Ralph parson of Bira.
12. Matilda daughter of Ralph son of Roger granted to Hamo de Venables his uncle, all his land of Wimingham which Matilda her mother and Hugh de Birhe, her husband gave them. Witnessed by Philipp de Orrebi, justice of Chester, William de Venables, Warin de Vernon, Hamo de Masei, Roger Mesnilwarin, Robert le Masci, Robert de Vernon, Richard de Bresei, Dauid, Henry de Blakenhall, Ranulf de hartf, Michael de Venables, hamo de Hunfterson, ‘Gyun’ de Winingham William de masci, Alan de Tatton, John de Alunueston, Richard de Kegworth clerk.
13. William de Venables confirmed to Hamo de Venables the land given to him by Matilda William’s sister in Wemecham. Witnessed by Warin de Vernon, Hugh de Venables, R. de Venables, Vivian de Dauenport, Richard de Kingesley, Hamo de Bret Hamo de Cronlach, Richard de Soundfort.
14. Eignioun son of Cadugan, Keimlwrech son of Jarworth and John son of Ethel and Owinus and Madocus John’s brothers quitclaimed to William de Venables all rights in the advowson of the Church of Eston. Witnessed by Philipp de Orreby then justice of Chester Roger de Monte alto, seneschal, Guarinus de Vernon, Liulf de Tamlow, Richard his son, Hamo de Masci, Hugh de Masci, Ralph de Titefowre, Hamo de Venables, Mathew de Vernon, Hugh de Cholmonlegh, Richard clerk of Rodestorn & others.
1209
Church of Eston
15. the abbot of Deuleacros and the monks of Pulton had licence from William de Venables fro taking “de lanna” in Eccleston from the Assumption of the blessed Virgin Mary after the death of Philipp de Orrebi. Witnessed by H. de Venables, Hamo de Brett, William de Venables, junior Robert clerk de Venables
16. William de Venables granted to St Werburgh’s the church of Estburia, as free as Gilbert de Venables gave it. Witnessed by Hugh earl of Chester, Hugh de Lacy, William de Warrenna, William Malmac, Wo Patric, Hamo Masei, Robert Bannest’ Warin de Vernon, Robert son of Warin, Richard de Ludetot, and all the co. court of Chester.
Church of Estburia
17. Between William de Venables and Richard de Sandbach. William granted Richard the custody of William, son of Ralph Brereton, with the advowson of the chapel of Brereton and the marriage of William son of Ralph to a daughter of his wife.
If William died before he came of reasonable age Richard was to have Gilbert his brother. Doing the forinsec service for a knight’s fee and a half. Witnessed by Richard de Kingesley, William, son of William Venables, Thomas Sondbache.
chapel of Brereton
18. Hugh son of Alured de Merston with the assent of Immota, his wife and Hugh his son and heir gave to Norton priory 2 selions in Merston. Witnessed by Robert de Winington, Robert his son, Ralph de Horton, Richard his son Ralph de Merisbarew, Ralph his son, Robert Marescallus de Cumberbach given also Liber C.5. but there spelt Hugh son of Alfred, and the witness list runs, john vicar of Budworth, Robert chaplain of Budworth Robert Merbury, Hugh his brother, hamo de Comberbach, Robert Marescallus of Comberbach, Hugh Rubeus of Aston, Henry Dun of Cogshull, Richard clerk of Budworth and others.
Merston
19. Roger prior of Norton gave to Roger de Venables all the land which Hugh son of Alured gave in Merston. Witnessed by Thomas de Dutton, William de Venables Ralph de Kulson.
20. William de Venables. Terms not given. Witnessed by Philipp de Orrebi, justice of Chester, Hamo de Venables, Roger de Monte Alto, seneschal of Chester.
1209
21. Andreas prior of Norton gave William de Venables the right to have masses celebrated in the chapel at Merston. He also gave to Robert, clerk, William’s son the tithe of the mill and William’s fisheries. Witnessed by Warin de Vernon, Hamo de masci. (Liber C F.5. adds to this witness list – Richard de Kingsley. Peter de Ffrodshun, Walter parson of Ffrodshun and others.
22. 1228
Final Concord 1228 by which William de Venables junior quitclaimed to Matilda and Alresathe and the land of Tromebrokes. (see transcript) – missing from book
Linwood
Alresathe
Tromebrokes
23.
24. Hugh de Venables granted to Roger his eldest son all his land of Eccleston with the advowson of the church, saving forinsec service. He also gave Roger the dower of Aluia his wife, daughter of Alan de Penintona – 10 librates of land in Eccleston. Witnessed by Charles then abbot of Stanlow, Roger then abbot of Chester, Magister Walter de Worcester, then archdeacon of Chester, Nicholas de Whitleia, then constable of Chester castle, Hugh de Fitton John de la Mare, Robert de Masci, Hugh de Corona, John de haselwell, Walter de Couentre (1260) then mayor of Chester, Roger de Toftei and many others.
25. Hugh de Venables granted to Roger de Venables, his son and heir the manor of Witton, and the advowson of the church of Routhestorne, for 4 parts of a knight’s fee. Witnessed by William de Venables, john de Longford, Robert de Venables then parson of the church of Routhestorne.
Roger de Sonbache, Roger de Toft, Ranulf de Horston, John de Aculueston, William de Masci, William venator William de Mara, Hugh de Pickmere, Ralph de Wetenhale, Guiona de Winingham, Robert de Winington, Richard lord of Eccleston, Bartram de Chester, clerk, granted.
Manor of Witton
Rothesterne Church
26. William de Masci and his wife, Margeria Hugh de Venables land in Routhestorn for 2s. Witnessed by William de Venables, Warin de Vernon, Alan de Tatton, William de Venables junior, Vivian de Dafneport, Ralph de Arcled, Richard de Blakenall, Adam de Ley, William de Mara, William de Modberley. Eutropius de Milinton, Richard clerk.
Rothesterne
27. Margeria lady of Routhestorn – grant, to the above effect to Hugh de Venables.
28. Ranulph Starky and his wife, Ellena granted to Hugh de Venables a quarter of the vill of Routhestorn and a quarter of the mill, except the land given to the monks of Chester. Witnessed by Philip de Orrebi, then justice of Chester, Warin de Vernon William d Venables, Hamo de Masci William Patrick Richard de Sandbach, then sheriff of Chester, William de Malo passu, Gralanbus de Lostock, Alan de Tatton, Gilbert de Lym, Richard de Kingesley, Peter de Trodesham
1209
vill of Rothesterne
29. Ellena wife of Ranulph Starki gave to Hugh de Venables a quarter of the Routhestorne and a quarter of the mill except the land given to the monks of Chester. Witnessed by William de Vernon, then justice of Chester, Warin de Vernon, William de Venables.
1230
vill of Rothesterne
30. Between Hugh de Venables and Ellena de Hulme; all the land of Routhestorne Witnessed by Richard Sandbach then sheriff of Chester, Gralamus de Lostock, Alan de Tatton, William de Masci, Hamo de Bresci.
1230
Rothesterne
31. Hugh de Venables gave to Elizabeth his daughter a quarter of the vill of Routhestorne and land in Modburley, Tatton and Helhurst. Witnessed by Robert de Venables rector of the church of Rowthestorne, Vivian de Dauenport, Rawfe de Wetenall.
Mobberley
Tatton
Helhurst
32. Hugh de Venables gave to Roger his son, the vill of Castellus near Norwic, for a pair of white gloves a year. Witnessed by Alan de Tatton, William de Venables junior, William de Mascy, William de Mara, Ranulf de Horton, Ralph de Brereton, Hugh de Caluiley, John de Akeston, Richard de Blakenale, Richard Francigena, Robert clerk, son of William de Venables.
Concord before Richard de Vernon vice gerent of John de Grey, then justice of Chester, Roger abbot of Chester, Roger de Monte Alto, steward of Chester, Fulco de Orrby Geoffrey de Dutton, Richard de Cowdry, between Hugh de Venables and Guarinus de Crofton, Witnessed by Hugh de Herce, William venator, Roger Toft, Robert de Manley, Hugh de Lim, John de Longford
1246
34. Thomas de Claitford sold to Adam de Sprouston – land not specified. Witnessed by Hugh de Venables, Roger de Toft, then seneschal, Hugh de Venables, Roger de Sandbach, John de Aucleston, Ralph de Wetenall, Simon de Ley, William son of Warpheus de Sproust, Richard Dodefiri, Lydulfus de Golding, Alexander son of William Richard Doun
1230
35
Adam de Sprouston gave Richard his son – terms of grant not given. Witnessed by William de Hulme, Thomas de Warin Robert de Warin, Mathew de Mygasun, William de Bostok, Hugh de Lostock clerk and others.
36. Between Roger, son of Hugh de Venables and John de Grey, brother of Richard de Grey – Roger handed over the Manor of Eccleston for term of 8 years, and Roger was to acquit John of suit of the hundred of Golborne. Witnessed by Roger de monte alto, Walkelin de Arderne, Fulco de Horeby William de Boydell, Henry de Thorbec, John de Longford, Richard de Bur, Roger de Toft, William de Fount, clerk
1246
Manor of Eccleston
Golborne hundred
No No.37
38. Roger de Venables leased to the abbot of Cumbermere the manor of Eccleston, for 7 years. Witnessed by Walkelin de Arderne, William Boydell, Robert de Pulford, Hugh de Wau’ton, Richard Bruz William, his brother, Richard de Kegworth
1247
Manor of Eccleston
39. 1247
32 Hen.3
John de Grey and Thomas de Dutton had the Manor of Eccleston from Roger, son of Hugh de Venables for a year – Witnessed by Bertranus de Cryell, Roger de Monte Alto, John de Lessington, Robert Walronde, Walkelin Arderne, Henry de Anco Hugh de Hersin, Johyn de London clerk
1252
40. Agreement between Roger de Venables and Thomas Dutton that William son and heir of Roger, should marry Margaret daughter of Thomas. Witnessed by the prior of Norton, Geoffey de Dutton Henry de Torboc, William de Venables Robert his brother, Hugh de Wau’ton, Richard de Armitagio, Roger de Toft
1253
41. Elizabeth daughter of Hugh de Venables and Robert de Venables rector of the church of Routhestorne.
1258. Terms not given. Witnessed by William de Masci, Roger de Toft. Antropus Mullington Thomas de chaplain, Hugh de Ley, William de Mara, Richard de Vernon.
42. Elizabeth, daughter of Hugh de Venables and granted to Anabla de Vernon a fourth part of the vill of Routhestorne, for a year. Witnessed by John de Sondbach, rector of the church of Routhestorne, Richard de Vernon, Richard Starki, Antropus de Mellington, William de Mara
1261
vill of Rothesterne
43. Roger de Venables. Terms not given. Witnessed by Geoffrey de Byrom, Patric de haselwell, ante 1261
44. Roger de Venables recovered seisin of the advowson of the church of Estbury
1261
Between William de Venables son and heir of Roger de Venables and Elizabeth de Venables. Witnessed by Urian de Sancto Petro Thoma de Dutton. Willelmo de Venables, Richard de Wilburham, knights. Roger de Toftei, Richard de Starkie, Adam de Hatton, John de Merbury, Hugh de Merbury
1267
church of Estbury
46. William son and heir of Roger de Venables granted to Hugh son and heir of William de Venables half the vill of Bradwall for life, for a pair of white gloves. Witnessed by Reginald de Grey justice of Chester, Urian de Sancto Petro Thomas de Dutton, Geoffrey de eadem, Roger Dunuille knights, Robert de Hurleg, John de Wetenhalle, Richard Starki, Alan de Lym, Adam de Hatton, Robert de Morburi, Ranulf de Horton, Robert de Wininton.
1270
vill of Bradwall
47. Richard son of William son of Elie of Medius Wicus to Cecilia, daughter of William Venables, Witnessed by Thomas de Manwaring, William de Venables, Dominus de Kinderton, Warin de Croxton, Alexander Crakes Mathew de Cranach, Richard de Dodefyn William de Bostock.
48. Ranulph de Starkey granted William de Venables lord of Kinderton 12d annual rent, which Richard his father used to receive for a quarter of the vill of Routhestorne. Witnessed by Reginald de Grey, justice of Chester Ralph de Vernon, Hugh de Dutton, Robert le Gravenour sheriff of Chester
vill of Rothesterne
49. William de Venables lord of Kinderton granted to William his son, all the land which he had of the gift of Elizabeth in Routhestorne Tatton and Haselhurst. Witnessed by Joscelinus, justice of Chester (Joscelinus de Baddesmore). Ralph de Vernon, Hamo de Masci, Hugh de Dutton, knights, Alexander de Banuille, William de Baggelegh, Ralph de Norton, Ralph de Brereton Roger de Toft, Antropus de Milinton.
Rothesterne,
Tatton
Haselhurst
50. William de Venables son and heir of Roger de Venables, confirmed the gift which Hugh de Venables made to Roger his son, of the fourth part of Hope. Witnessed by Thomas de Dutton, John de Sondbach, Richard Starki Ralph de Norton, Rauf de Brereton, John de Queloc, Richard de Bradwall, Richard Dodefyne.
Hope
51. Roger de Raunscroft, William de Venables and Margaret, his wife. Witnessed by Ralph de Vernon Richard de Masci knights, Robert de Grosuenor, sheriff of Chester, Richard de Croxton, Nicholas de Vernon, William Saxi.
1284
52. William de Venables of Kinderton gave to William, his son, all his land in the vill of Bradwall, except that approved from the waste.
Witnessed by Peter Ardern, Warin de Manwaring, Ralph de Vernon, Hamo de Masci, Hugh de Dutton, Richard de Masci, Hugh de Dutton, Richard de Masci knights, Robert le Grouenor then sheriff
1284
vill of Bradwall
53. Roger son of Richard de Holt knight to John de Woodstock in free marriage with Mabil his sister. Terms not given. Witnessed by Thomas Mainwaring William de Venables, Ralph de Vernon, Roger Dounuille, Roger de Bedulf, William Bostock.
54. William de Venables of Kinderton granted to Alexander of Bamuille and Ruisia his wife, the land of Richard Clactfort. Witnessed by Hamo de Masci, Hugh de Dutton, knights, William de Bostock, Ralph de Brereton, Ralph Norton, Hugh Benet.
55. William de Venables baron of Kinderton granted to Ralph de Wastneys and Beatrice his wife the right to approve land from Linwood, and also granted Pagenus son of the said Ralph the right to appropriate land. Witnessed by Reginald de Grey, then justice of Chester, Ralph de Vernon, Richard de Masci, Robert de Grosseuenator, sheriff of Chester, Alen’ Bamaile, John de Merbury.
Nov 1287-8
16 Ed.1.
56. Philipp de Bamuile knight. Terms not given. Witnessed by Goselin de Badlesmere, justice of Chester, Thomas Mainwaring, William de Venables, Ralph de Vernon Richard de Sondbach, knights, William de Spurstou, then sheriff of Chester. Richard de Bradwall Henry de Cotton.
Nov 1277-8
6 Ed.1.
57. Ralph de Vernon gave Hugh de Venables in free marriage with Agatha, her daughter, all her land in Newton, which Thurstanus Banaster gave, with the homage and service of John le Corone from half Newton, and homage and service of William Lancelin for the whole vill of Parua Mekes and the homage and service of William Sampson for his land in Leyrton. Witnessed by Roger de Grey, justice of Chester. John de Arden, Richard de Sondbach, Philip de Egerton, sheriff, of Chester, Thomas Weu’ William Bostoc Richard Croxton, John de Law Roger de Rauenscroft.
Newton
vill of Parua Mekes
Layrton
58. Hugh de Venables son and heir of William de Venables gave to his mother, Margaret de Venables as dower the manor of Merston. Witnessed by Ralph de Vernon, Hugh de Dutton Richard de Masci knight, Alen’ de Bamuile, William de Prayers then sheriff of Chester, Robert le Grauenor, Adam de Tabbelegh.
1297
Manor of Merston
59. Hugh de Venables gave Adam clerk of Alleshulme and Cecilia his wife, 2 bovates of land in Eccleston. Witnessed by Richard de Masci, then justice of Chester, Ralph de Vernon, Hamo de Masci knight, William de Praers, then sheriff of Chester.
1300 28 Ed.I
Eccleston
60. Adam clerk of Alehulme gave Hugh Venables and Agatha his wife all lands in Allehulme. Witnessed by Richard de Masci, then justice of Chester, Ralph de Vernon, Hamo de Masci, John Wetenall, Alexander de Bamuill, William de Toft
1300
28 Ed.1.1
Allehulme
61. Richard de Masci knight granted to Hugh de Venables lord of Kinderton all his rights in the advowson of the church of the Virgin Mary at Routhestorne. Witnessed by Hamo de Masci, Ralph de Vernon knights, William de Modburley, Thomas de Leigh, John his brother, Adam de Tabbelegh, Robert de Masci, John de Bowdon, Richard de Sondbach, Richard Crouton, William Brereton.
Roger Downuill to High de Venables Terms not given. Witnessed by Ralph de Vernon Richard de Masci, Richard de Sondbach knights, Hugh de Tyw, Richard de Cranach, William de Bostoc.
Rothesterne
63. Reginald de Bradwall gave William de Venables all his half the vill of Hulme. Witnessed by Ralph de Brereton, Vivian de Dauenport
vill of Hulme
64. Hugh Venables lord of Kinderton to his nephew Hugh Venables – half the vill of Bradwall.
vill of Bradwall
65. William son of William de Venables gave Hugh de Venables….rest not given. Witnessed by Reginald de Grey then justice of Chester, Ralph de Vernon Richard de Masci, knights William de Praers then sheriff of Chester, Richard de Croxton, Thomas de Weu’
1292
66. Hugh de Venables gave to Hugh his son the Manor of Bradwall and all the land which he had of the gift of John le Ward in Sprouston with salt in Medius Wicus, which John le Ward first held, for a pair of gloves a year. Witnessed by Ralph de Vernon hamo de masci, William de Brereton, William de Baggeleigh, William de Venables, Richard de Fowleshurst, then sheriff.
1307
67. 1294
Hugh de Venables and Agatha his wife.
68. Hugh de Venables of Kinderton granted to Richard ingeniator and Agnes his wife 20 acres in ecclestun in 1298 for 20 years. Witnessed by John son of Stephen, Robert son of Alan, Warin de Hull, clerk.
Eccleston.
69. Hugh de Venables leased to William de Kinsey land in Linwood and Merston for 20 years beginning 1300.
Linwood
Merston
70. Hugh de Venables exhibited his licence by Reginald de Grey, (no further details).
1299
71. Between Hugh de Venables knight and Richard ingeniator and Agnes, his wife, No terms given. Witnessed by William Trussell justice of Chester, Ralph de Vernon, John de Boydell, William de Brereton knights, William de Melton, chamberlain of Chester, Robert de Bresci, then sheriff of Chester, Robert de Pulford, Hugh de Brichall.
1330
Apr 21 1299
27 Ed.1.
Final concord. Tues. after Easter. Case brought on a writ of right between William de Venables of Newbolt plaintiff and the abbot of St Werburgh’s defendant, concerning the advowson of the church of St Mary of Astbury. William renounced all his claims and warranted the advowson to the abbot and convent, in return receiving £20.
73. Hugh de Venables knight, William de Venables of Newbold, sergeant etc. Peter de Astbury, Robert de Siston & Matilda his wife and William de Caluiley, concerning tenants in Newbold. 1300. (no details given).
74. John son of William Sprouston gave to Hugh de Venables, his chief lord and Agatha his wife in all his lands, wardships, reliefs, escheats, dowers, rents, services, in the vill of Sprouston. Witnessed by William Trussell, justice of Chester, Ralph Vernon, Richard de Masci, William de Brereton knights, William de Merston, then chamberlain of Chester, Robert de Bresci, then sheriff of Chester, William Gerard Alexander de Bamuill, William de Frodsham.
vill of Sprouston
1302
75. Between Hugh de Venables and Agatha his wife and Adam clerk of Allehulme and Cecilia his wife. Witnessed by Alexander de Bamuile, William de Toft, Warin de Croxton, John de Holt, William de Frodsham.
1304
76. Hugh de Venables, son of William de Venables, gave to Reginald his son a quarter of the vill of Hope, for a pair of gloves a year.
vill of Hope
77. Hugh de Venables knight granted to John de Legh of Booths and Ellena his wife, all the lands which they had of the feoffment of William de Venables, his brother, in the vill of Routhestorne for 12d. a year and a pair of gloves. Witnessed by Robert Holland justice of Chester, Ralph de Vernon, John de Arden, Richard de Fouleshurst, sheriff of Chester, Ralph de Vernon, William Gerrard, Thomas de Leigh, Roger de Leicester
1308
vill of Rothesterne
78. William Venables of Bradwall to William son of Reginald de Hope
1309
79. Hugh de Venables knight. No details of grant or person to whom the charter was addressed. 4.E.2.
July 11 1310
80. William de Venables and Maria his wife. Before Hugh de Audley justice of Chester, Ralph Vernon senior, Hamo de Masci, John de Orrebi, John de Ardern and William Brereton knights, William Gerrard, William Praers, John de Leigh and Richard de Fowleshurst.
81. 1313 William Venables de Bradwall.
82. William son of William Venables of Bradwall granted to John de Leigh all his lands which he had of the gift of his father. Witnessed by Peter de Warburton, William de Bagglegh, knights, William de Modburlegh, Robert de Masci of Tatton, Hamo de Asheley.
1319
83. Agatha de Venables wife of Hugh de Venables. Land in Newton.
Newton
84. 1326. Hugh de Venables, lord of Kinderton.
85. Hugh de Venables lord of Kinderton and Eccleston to John Crauen. Witnessed by Richard Damory justice of Chester, John de Wrenbury, sheriff of Chester, John de Wetenhall, Robert de Eton, Hamo de Stretch.
1327
86. William lord of Brereton to Hugh de Venables, lord of Kinderton.
87. Hugh son of Hugh son of William de Venables, and Hugh father of Hugh and Agatha his wife. Witnessed by John de Wrenbury, then sheriff of Chester, Richard lord of Sandbach.
1329
88. Between Hugh de Venables of Kinderton and Richard de Aynesargh de Liu’ poole. Hugh granted to Richard the warship and marriage of John, son and heir of John Lassells, to marry him to Richard’s daughter. (French).
89. 1330. Hugh de Venables and Katherine his wife.
90. 1335. Hugh de Venables lord of Kinderton.
91. Hugh de Venables of Kinderton granted to Roger his son 3 messuages in Horton descending to his sons and in default of sons to John brother of Roger and his sons, and if he had no sons the land was to pass to the rightful heirs of Hugh.
1336
Horton
92. 1336. Hugh son of Hugh Venables.
93. Henry Peteyfyn of Northwich granted to Hugh son of Hugh de Venables a salt house in Northwich, descending to his sons; if he had no sons to Roger, his brother, and his sons; if he had no sons to William his brother. Witnessed by John de Legh, William de Baggelegh William de Brereton, knights, Roger de Leicester, Hugh de Pikem’e Richard de Leftwiche and William de Helde.
1336
94. William son of Thomas de Venables granted to Hugh de Venables lord of Kinderton land in Brereton.
1336
Brereton
95. Between Hugh de Venables of Kinderton and Hugh de Wininton and Pernell, his wife, and John son of Roger de Northlegh. Eccleston. French.
1337
Eccleston
96. Between Hugh de Venables of Kinderton and Hugh de Merbury. Witnessed by William de Brereton and John Legh knights. French
1338-9
12 Ed.3.
97. Hugh de Venables knight, lord of Kinderton.
1340
98. Thomas Dunfowle, son of Gilbert granted to Hugh Venables (sic) lord of Kinderton and Katherine his wife lands in Merston near Eccleston, descending to their heirs male, and if they had no sons to Roger, brother of Hugh and his sons, and if he had no sons to the rightful heirs of Hugh. Witnessed by John de Arden William de Boydell knight, Richard de Capenhurst mayor of Chester.
1342-3
16 Ed.3.
Merston near Eccleston
100. Edward king of England, granted to Hugh de Venables that he could grant to William his son and Matilda his wife, land worth 40 marcs, and that he could enfeoff the rest of his land to the use of Hugh and Katherine his wife for life, afterwards for their heirs.
1343-4
17 Ed.3.
13.43
17 Ed.3. Hugh de Venables of Kinderton.
Hugh de Venables had a licence to give lands to William his son and Matilda his wife and their heirs and with the remainder of his land to enfeoff Ralph, parson of the church of Dauenham and others to the use of Hugh.
1343
17 Ed.3.
Church of Dauenham.
Hugh de Venables of Kinderton granted to William his son and Matilda his wife 40 marcs worth of land and rent. Witnessed by William de Venables of Bradwall.
1343
17.E.3.
104
Richard de Venables of Newbold granted to William his son and Werburga daughter of Geoffrey de Burn, land in Newbold.
1341.
105
La urentius de Wininton to Hugh de Venables of Kinderton, and Katherine his wife. Witnessed by Richard de Bulkelegh, Richard de Croxton, William de Venables of Bradwall.
1342
16 Ed.3.
106
Hugh de Venables of Kinderton granted to William his son, and Matilda his wife the Manors of Bradwall and Newton in Wirrall, Witnessed by John de Ardern, John de Dauenport knights, Thomas de Dutton, John de Wetenall Richard de Holt
1345
19 Ed.3
Manors of Bradwall and Newton in Wirral
107 Hugh de Venables knight lord of Kinderton and Katherine his wife, No terms given. Witnessed by Robert de Eton, John de Betgrave, Robert de Hawrethin, Richard Stretch, John son of Henry de Pulford.
1346
20 Ed.3.
108 Ralph parson of the church of Dauenham and others to Hugh de Venables – 10 librates of land in Witton for term of life, descending to William Hugh’s son and Matilda his wife and the heirs of their bodies. Witnessed by John de Ardern John Dauenport knights, Thomas de Dutton, John de Wettenahll, Richard le Holt.
1346
20 Ed.3.
Witton
109 Hugh de Toft to Hugh de Venables of Kinderton
1347
21 Ed.3.
110 Hugh son of Hugh Venables of Kinderton Witnessed by William Venables of Bradwall
1349
111 1349
23 Ed.3.
Concord. between Hugh Venables of Kinderton knight and Ralph of Bradlegh, and Margaret his wife.
112 William son of Hugh Venables of Kinderton leased to 8 men 8 tenants in Bradwall for 12 years, which he had of his father.
1344
113 Between Hugh de Venables and Matilda, formerly wife of William de Venables.
1350
114 Richard Lyse (Eyse?) granted to Hugh Venables a selion in Clareton. Witnessed by John de Belgraue, Philip de Rabi, Alexander Hurel.
1350
24.E.3.
Clareton
115 1350 Hugh son of Hugh Venables of Kinderton.
116 1353 Hugh de Venables lord of Kinderton.
117 1346 William son of Hugh de Venables of Kinderton sold to Hugh de Venables of Kinderton 27 loads of wood. (French)
118 1346
20 Ed.3.
Hugh Venables of Kinderton granted to William his son and Matilda his wife, Bradwall and Newton in Wirrall and 40 marcs of rent
Bradwall and Newton in Wirral
119 Ralph rector of the church of Dauenham granted to Hugh Venables of Kinderton 25 tenements in Witton and Crosse worth £20 for life, descending to William Hugh’s son and Matilda his wife. Witnessed by John de Arden and John de Dauenport.
Witton
Crosse
120 Hugh Venables of Kinderton knight. Witnessed by John de Legh and William de Bagglegh knight.
1346
20 Ed.3
121 1350
Hugh Venables of Kinderton.
122 Between Hugh de Venables of Kinderton & Thomas Fitton of Gousworth. Hugh granted to Thomas the wardship and marriage of William son and heir of Mathew de Mere, to marry Margaret daughter of Thomas. French.
1352
26.Ed.3.
123 1352 Richard Venables of Newbold.
124 Between Ralph de Brundelegh and Margeria his wife daughter of Richard de Bradwall and Hugh son of Hugh Venables de Kinderton knight by which Ralph and Margeria leased to Hugh their demesne in Bradwall for 20 years.
1355
29 Ed.3.
Bradwall
125 1347
21.E.3 William de Venables, knight.
126 1353
Hugh Venables knight.
127 Hugh Venables de Kinderton knight to Hugh lord of Kinderton and William his son.
128 Hugh Venables of Kinderton and Katherine his wife.
1364
38.E.3.
129 Richard d Weu’ to Hugh son of Hugh Venables knight.
1364
130 Hugh son of Hugh Venables knight, granted to William Venables knight a messuage in Bradwall from 1359 for term of 12 years
1359
131 1367
41.E.3. Katherine widow of Hugh Venables.
132 Final concord between Hugh Venables of Kinderton and Katherine his wife, and John Colle of Chester and Agnes his wife. John and Agnes recognised that Hugh and Katherine held land (not specified in detail) for life then descending to Roger de Venables their son and the heirs of his body and in default of such heirs to Thomas his brother, and the heirs of his body, and in default of such heirs to Richard his brother and the heirs of his body, and in default of such heirs to Hugh.
1367
41.Ed.3
133 William le Myno’ vicar of Weuenham and John de Bromhull chaplain granted to Hugh de Venables of Kinderton and Margeria his wife for life descending to Hugh’s son, Roger and his heirs male; in default of such heirs to Thomas, brother of Roger and his heirs male, and in default of such heirs to the rightful heirs of Hugh. Witnessed by Thomas de Wheloc senior, William de Rostoc, Thomas de Wheloc, junior. Ralph Wilburham
1369
43.Ed.3.
134 Roger Venables of Golborne
1373
47.Ed.3.
135 Thomas son of Thomas de Hanketon, granted to Isabella, daughter of Richard Venables of Newbold the Manor of Machomley near Hodine.
Manor of Machomley near Hodine.
136 Before William de la Pole justice of Chester and others, Ellena wife of William Hanford alias Harrison, heir of Moston. William Venables of Kinderton Moston.
1378-1379
2 Ric.2.
No details given but presumably it was a final concord between these two parties.
137 June 1379-80 3 R.2.
Hugh de Venables sheriff of Chester.
138 Before John Scolahall escheator. Inquisition post mortem of Hugh Venables of Kinderton
June 1384-5
8 Ric 2
139 June 1387-8
11 Ric.2
Elizabeth widow of Roger de Venables granted to John le Walsh the Manor of Golborne.
Manor of Golborne
140 Elizabeth widow of Roger de Venables son and heir of William Golborne knight, granted to Roger son of dauid de Malpas of Hampton a slat house in the Ou’wiche. Witnessed by Dauid de Malpas, john de Lee, Philipp de Egerton, John Rathborne, Nicholas Parre.
June 1387-8
11 Ric.2
Ou’wiche
141 June 1388-9
12 Ric.2
Elizabeth widow of Roger de Venables granted to Robert de Grosseuenour the Manor of Golborne.
Manor of Golborne
142 Elizabeth daughter of William Golborne held the Manor of Golborne Dauid of Thomas, son and heir of William Boydell lord of Doddleston, by military service, a quarter of the vill of Burwardesley of John Tuchett and land in Ouerton of Walter Cockesey knight, and Isabella his wife
June 1389-90
13 Ric.2
vill of Burwardesley, Overton.
143 Jan 11 1390
Plea in the county court of Chester before Thomas, duke of Gloucestr’ justice of Chester, Tues after Epiphany
13 Ric.2
Case in which the abbot of Chester & Roger de Belgreue were summoned to rely on a charge that they should allow Richard de Venables of Kinderton knight to preset to the church of Astburi, now vacant (full latin transcript).
Astbury Church
144 June 1392-3
Henry son of John de Venables granted to William de Venables of Kinderton & Roger Cotton the Manor of Golborne.
Manor of Golborne
145 22 Ric.2. 1398-9
Before William le Scrop justice of Chester and others (named), Ellena wife of John Harrison heir of Moston, enfeoffed William Venables of Kinderton.
146 1367 41.E.3
Roger de Venables
147 Elizabeth de Golborne widow of Roger Venables granted to Henry son of John le Venables Greenwall in the lordship of Doddleston for term of life.
Greenwall
June 1388-9
12 Ric.2
Witnessed by Robert le Grosuenor & Robert de Legh, knights, Robert de Smethwick, John de Saint Peter of Whitley.
148 Sept 1400-1
2 Hen.4.
William Venables of Kinderton.
149 1347
21 E.3
William de Thorp of Moston and William son of Ralph of Moston. Witnessed by William de Venables knight, John Dounuille, Ralph Berinton, Ranulf Shawe and William Venables of Bradwall.
150 Sept 1403-4
4 Hen.4.
William son of Hugh Venables of Kinderton
151 Sept 1402-4
5 Hen.4.
William Venables of Kinderton constable of Chester.
152
Henry Walsh chaplain granted Moston to William Venables of Kinderton and Blanche, his wife and the heirs of their body, and in default of such heirs to William de Venables son and heir of Ellena del Brake and the heirs of his body, and in default of such heirs to Richard de Venables, brother of William son of Ellena and in default of such heirs to Hugh, son of Henry Rauenscroft, and in default of such heirs to the rightful heirs of William Venables of Kinderton. Witnessed by William Brereton knight, John Pigot, Henry Berthley.
Sept 1404-5
6 Hen.4.
153 Between William Venables of Kinderton and John Cornedon chaplain, by which John gave to William a messuage in Moston which he had of the gift of William to the said William and Blanche his wife and the heirs of their body, and in default of such heirs, to William Venables son of Ellena Brook
Moston
Sept 1404-5
154 William Venables of Golborne gave all the lands etc. which Richard Venables knight ever had, to Hugh son of Richard and his heirs, and in default of such heirs to the heirs male of Richard, and in default of such heirs, to Hugh, brother of Richard.
Sept 1405-6
7 Hen.4.
155 March 1417-8
5 H.5.
Hugh Venables of Golborne.
156 Between Hugh Venables of Kinderton and William Venables of Kinderton. Witnessed by Roger Venables, rector of Routhestorne and William Venables of Horton
Sept 1406-7
8 H.4.
157 William de Venables had licence to grant the land of Kinderton to Hugh son of Richard Venables knight of Kinderton, and the heirs of his body, and in default of such heirs to the heirs of the body of Richard de Venables and in default of such heirs to the heirs of the body of Hugh father of the said Richard, and in default of such heirs to the rightful heirs of William.
Sept 1406-7
8 Hen.4
158 Sept 1407-8
9.H.4.
Hugh son of Roger Venables of Golborne, to John son of Hugh de Legh and John son of John Pulle to deliver seisin.
159 Richard Hulson granted to Robert Moston, Moston, which he had of the gift of the said Robert, for life afterwards passing to William Venables of Kinderton and his heirs.
Sept 1411-12
13 H.4.
Moston
160 March 1413-4
1 H.5.
William de Venables constable of Chester.
161 March 1419-20
7 H.5.
William Venables of Kinderton and Petronilla his wife etc.
162 William Venables of Kinderton constable of Chester granted the Manor of Golborne which he had of the gift of the said Hugh Venables to Emma, Hugh’s wife for life, and afterwards to the heirs of the body of Hugh and Emma, and in default of such heirs to the heirs of the body of Hugh and in default of such heirs to the heirs of the body of William Venables of Kinderton, constable of Chester, and in default of such heirs to the heirs male of Hugh Venables of Kinderton deceased and in defect of such heirs to John Manwaringe, & in defect of such heirs to Laurentius Warenn, and otherwise to Robert Winington.
March-Aug 1422
10.H.5
163 Sept 1410-11
12 H.4.
Between Laurentius de Merburi knight and Hugh son of Richard Venables of Kinderton.
164 Sept 1433-4
12 H.6.
Hugh Venables of Kinderton.
166 Henry Torald chaplain granted to Thomas le Venables, son of William, son of Hugh de Venables land in Chester and Lachford near Werington. Witnessed by Roger de Cotton etc.
Sept 1435-6
14.H.6
Chester
Lachford near Werington
167 Sept 1437-8
16 H.6.
Hugh Venables of Kinderton.
168 Hugh Venables of Kinderton granted Richard Venables of Kinderton and Elizabeth his wife John Ratcliff of Ordeshall knight, land in Kinderton, Sprouston and Hulme for life, afterwards to the heirs to the body of the said Richard and failing this to the rightful heirs of Hugh.
Sept1437-8
16 H.6.
Kinderton, Sprouston, Hulme
169 Sept 1437-8
Thomas Venables of Moston.
170 Sept 1441-2
20 H.6.
Hugh Venables of Kinderton.
171 Sept 1451-2
30 H.6.
Thomas Venables of Witton
172 Sept 1445-6
24.H.6
William Venables of Copenhalle
173 Sept 1453-4
Robert le Grossuenour granted land in Kinderton Sprouston and Hulme, after the death of Elizabeth, wife of Richard Venables, daughter of John Ratcliffe of Ordeshall to Elizabeth daughter of John Troutbeck for life.
32.H.6.
Kinderton
Sprouston
Hulme
174 Robert Grosuenour granted to William Bulkley of Whatcroft, William Venables of Golborne and Thomas Kincy of Blakden lands in Bradwall, which he had of the gift of Hugh de Venables for term of the life of Peter Venables.
Bradwall
175 Sept 1455-6
34.H.6.
Peter Venables William Brook
176 Sept 1458-9
37.H.6.
Thomas Venables of Northwich
177 The king through the agency of John Manwaringe, knight Ralph Grosseuenour and William son of Thomas Venables granted to Robert Grosseuenor (sic) custody of the Manors of Kinderton, Mersheton, Witton and Le Crosse, and Eccleston with the advowson of the Church of Routhestorne and Eccleston, 3 messuages and 3 salt houses in Medius Wicus, 16 messuages, 200 acres and 20 acres of wood in Bradwall, 5 salt houses in Northwich 6 messuages and 12 bovates in Newton in Wirrhall, a messuage and bovate in Church Minshull, a messuage and 20 acres in Tatton, half the profits of ledsmith in Northwiche, 4 parts of the manor of Brereton with part of the moss in Old Warton and Stanthorne, seized into the king’s hands after an inquisitor post mortem of Hugh Venables knight.
Manors of Kinderton, Merston, Witton and Le Crosse and Eccleston
Churches of Rothesterne and Eccleston
Middlewich
Bradwall
Northwich
Newton
Church Minshull
Tatton
Manor of Brereton
Old Warton
Stanthorne
Sept 1459-60
38 H.6.
178 When Hugh Venables of Kinderton enfeoffed Robert Grosuenor, Robert granted that land to Henry de Venables to hold after the death of Elizabeth wife of Geoffrey Starki now dead and after the death of Elizabeth wife of Robert Knowels, to the said Henry and the heirs male of his body, and in default of such heirs to William son of Thomas Venables and the heirs of his body, and in default of such heirs to Peter Venables and the heirs male of his body, and for default of such heirs to William brother of Peter and his heirs male and in default of such heirs to Hugh Venables of Acton and the heirs male of his body, and in default of such heirs to Thomas Venables of Northwicus and the heirs male of his body and in default of such heirs to the rightful heirs of Hugh Venables of Kinderton
March 1461-2
1E.4.
180 March 1462-3
2.E.4.
Henry son of Richard de Venables, knight, granted to William son and heir of Thomas Venables of Golborne all his lands and rents and services in Kinderton Mereshton, Witton, Eccleston Newton in Wirrall, Stanthorne old Warton, Medius & Northwicus, Tatton, Bradwall and High Asshes and to the heirs ale of his body
Kinderton
Merston
Witton
Eccleston
Newton in Wirral
Stanthorne
Old Warton
Middlewich and Northwich
Tatton, Bradwall
High Asshes
181 3.E.4
March 1463-4
Henry son of Richard de Venables and William son and heir of Thomas Venables of Golborne granted to Peter Venables and Hugh son of the said Peter all lands, rents, services etc in Newton in Wirrall, and Le Cley Houses at Merston near Eccleston and the advowson of the Church of Routhestorne and Eccleston.
Newton in Wirral
Le Clay at Merston near Eccleston
Churches of Routhestorne and Eccleston
182 8.E.4.
March 1468-9
William Venables of Kinderton.
184 March 1482-3
22.E.4.
Henry Venables appointed Thomas Holford junior to give seisin to Richard Garnet chaplain in the Manors of Eccleston and Newton in Wirrall which he had of the gift of Robert le Grossuenor of Holme. Given at Kinderton. 1.E.4.
March 1481-2
Manors of Eccleston and Newton and Wirral
185 Aug 7 1485-6
William Venables of Kinderton
186 James Duncale of Foxwist, son and heir of Thomas Duncalfe. Witnessed by William Venables of Kinderton, Thomas son and heir of the said William 3 or 4 H.7.
1487 or 1488
187 Thomas Venables of Kinderton granted to Magister William Southworth and others the Manor of Golborne
Manor of Golborne
188 Aug 1496-7 H.7
William Venables of Kinderton
189 April 1527-8 H.8
Peter Venables of Antrobus, son and heir of Robert Venables son and heir of Thomas Venables, recently of Witton, Thomas Venables of Kinderton etc 1.H.7.
190 Aug 1500-1
Thomas Venables of Golborne
191 April 1509-10 H.8.
William Venables son of Thomas Venables was killed by the Scots
192 April 1513-14 H.8.
Robert son of Richard Pipot granted to William son of William de Venables all the land and tenement which eh had of the gift of Richard Pipot, his father at Le Mersh in Routhestorne with housbold etc in Yarwood. Witnessed by Richard de Masci, peter de Dutton knights, Roger de Venables rector of the church of Routhestorne, William del Mere, Eutropo de Mullington Roger Toft, William the clerk. Between William de Venables and John de Legh and Ellena his wife. William leased to John and Ellena all the land which he had in Routhestorn for …years at 2 marcs a year. Witnessed by Hamo de Masci and Richard de Masci, knights, Thomas de Leghe, Adam de Tablegh, William de Mere, Eytropus de Mulinton, Roger de Toft
Le Mersh in Rothesterne
Yarwood
Rothesterne
194 Nov 1295-6 24.E.1
William son of William de Venables of Bradwall granted to John de Leigh all rights in land in Routhestorne which John had of the gift of William his father. Witnessed by Peter de Warburton, William de Bagley knights, William de Modburlegh, Robert Masci of Tatton, hamo de Asshley and others.
March 12 1320
13.E.2
St Gregory’s day
195 William son of William de Venables of Bradwall granted to John de Leigh all rights in lands in Routhestorne, which John had of the gift of William his father. Witnessed by William de Modburley, then sheriff of Chester. The feast of the Holy Trinity.
May 25 1320
196 March 31 1331
Final concord, Easter, by which Philipp de Newbolt chaplain confirmed to William de Venables half the Manor of Watton near Stoue, to hold for life descending to Richard de Venables and the heirs of his body and in default of such heirs to William, Richard’s brother and the heirs male of his body, and in default of such heirs to Roger brother of William and the heirs male of his body, and in default of such heirs to Gilbert, brother of Roger and the heirs male of his body, and in default of such heirs to William de Venables.
5.E.3.
Manor of Watton near Stoue
197 April 21 1299
27.E.1
Final concord, Tues after Easter, between the abbot and convent of St Werburgh’s and William de Venables, concerning the church of the Virgin Mary of Astburi
27.E.1.
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